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VA16 AXO

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 AXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,656 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VA16 AXO is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA16 AXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA16 AXO registered?

VA16 AXO is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is VA16 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 AXO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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